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Adopting an old dog
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Posted on 03/07/2014 8:36:57 AM PST by edcoil

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To: edcoil

We adopted an old old Corgi that blessed our household for only two years or so before she passed. It was really sad but she knew she was loved through and through in her final year and to this day, that makes me happy! So I did it again, only this time I adopted a 12 or 13 year old Beagle that was looking for love and family. I’ve had him almost 3 years now, and he’s been on the expensive side due to teeth and whatnot, but I would not have it any other way. I’m not sure what’s next, or when, but once you take in an old dog and you feel what it is like to provide a warm, happy and stable place for them to grow old(er) in... well, there’s just no turning back. I don’t know when it will be, and I hope it’s a long way off, but I am certain my next adoption will be another 10+ year old looking for a warm, happy and quiet life.


41 posted on 03/07/2014 11:50:24 AM PST by GizzyGirl
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To: huldah1776

when we adopted our last dog (she was our 4th pick as they were adopting out so many it was a 4 hour wait) we had to go home and bring our older dog to see if they would get along before we were allowed to adopt. that was in 2003. he died 2 yaers ago at 13 and she died last year about the same age. we have been lucky in taht all the new dogs and the established dogs got along fine. the last 3 were lab mixes.


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43 posted on 03/07/2014 4:28:59 PM PST by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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44 posted on 03/07/2014 4:50:30 PM PST by Altariel ("Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!")
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To: edcoil

Verry blurry screen.


45 posted on 03/07/2014 4:51:39 PM PST by Silentgypsy (Make sure she doesnÂ’t get ahold of the gom jabbar)
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To: Drumbo; aMorePerfectUnion

Do read the quote from a certain favorite Golden lover, my FRiend. :o)


46 posted on 03/07/2014 4:59:32 PM PST by Titan Magroyne (What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.)
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To: edcoil

After 67 years as a CAT person, I adopted a 6yo mutt named Sparky. His previous owner kept his space clean and kept him well fed but totally ignored him. For the last 8 years the relationship has become a question if he is my dog, am I his person or what. I think it is more of we are each other’s other! He is now slower, older and deaf but then again I am not much better physically: older, slower and hearing impaired. However, we are good company for each other!
PS: After 8 years he and Molly, my 15yo cat, at best, tolerate each other!


47 posted on 03/07/2014 5:12:17 PM PST by Nuocmam
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To: fredhead

Prayers for you and your friend who will never leave you and never hurt you.

Good luck to you and Lady.


48 posted on 03/07/2014 5:32:30 PM PST by Eaker (Sweat dries, blood clots and bones heal so suck it up buttercup.)
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To: edcoil

Both my dawgs are rescues.

My little blue healer sits in my lap for the first hour I’m home from work every day. My aussie sits at the foot of the recliner. I have been blessed.


49 posted on 03/07/2014 8:46:00 PM PST by glock rocks (If you like your health plan, you're a racist !)
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To: Eaker

Tip of the hat, brother. Hope all is well.


50 posted on 03/07/2014 8:49:35 PM PST by glock rocks (If you like your health plan, you're a racist !)
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To: glock rocks

healer=heeler. Silly autocorrect.


51 posted on 03/07/2014 8:53:51 PM PST by glock rocks (If you like your health plan, you're a racist !)
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To: fredhead

“About all she does anymore is eat, sleep, pee and poop.”

You left out “ and she continues to love you, no matter what”, unlike the humans you were mentioning.

She is indeed your best friend, she doesn’t judge you, just loves you...


52 posted on 03/07/2014 9:26:04 PM PST by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: huldah1776

Since your dogs do have to get along, I think it’s quite reasonable to take your dog with you and have her help you pick out your second dog.


53 posted on 03/07/2014 9:31:13 PM PST by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: glock rocks

Back at you bro!


54 posted on 03/08/2014 9:26:16 AM PST by Eaker (Sweat dries, blood clots and bones heal so suck it up buttercup.)
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To: edcoil

The man who said that you can’t buy love never got himself a dog.


55 posted on 03/08/2014 9:42:05 AM PST by curmudgeonII (Vocatus atque non vocatus deus aderit.)
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To: colorcountry
You are a good person. Our dog is 13 going on 14. She sleeps alot and her hips give out on her sometimes but we're gonna keep her until god calls her. Hopefully she'll be waiting to greet us there when our time here is over.
56 posted on 03/08/2014 9:45:56 AM PST by McGruff (Don't worry. John Kerry is in charge.)
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To: edcoil

Just damn, why did I click on this link? (sniff.....)


57 posted on 03/08/2014 9:52:53 AM PST by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: cork
My last two dogs were both rescues. First one was with us for almost 14 years. He had some behavioral problems due to his first owner apparently beating him, but we got him past that. He was a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix. Beautiful dog. He was 5 or 6 when our first son was born, and we were kinda nervous how he'd react to him since "Jerry" had received all our attention for years prior. Turned out he was an absolutely wonderful companion and protector for my oldest son, then second son when he came along.

He's been gone bout 6 years now, I still get misty eyed when I think about him. Could not ask for a better dog with the kids.

We've had a black labradoodle (another rescue) since 6 months after Jerry died. Another wonderful dog, excellent temperment and SMART! Probably the smartest dog I've ever had. I cannot believe someone gave him up at a year old, but they did and I'm glad to have him. He'll likely be our last dog as our sons will be off to college when he gets older so when he passes I'm thinking no more dogs. Had one just about my entire life, don't feel complete without one in the home, but it just never gets easier saying goodbye - only harder.

Call me crazy, but I think dogs are God's gift to mankind. What other creature on the earth loves us so unconditionally?

58 posted on 03/08/2014 10:04:07 AM PST by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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